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Caterpillars force plane down
GREEN caterpillars have been blamed for forcing a plane down shortly after take-off at Brisbane Airport, says an aviation report.
Disasters taint million dollar gloss
IT'S early days but disasters at home and abroad have already battered Queensland Tourism's million dollar holiday campaign.
Aussies reveal most popular destination
AUSTRALIANS vote with their wallets and kick Sydney in to touch as new hotel survey reveals the most popular state for holidays.
Qantas staff threaten crippling strikes
THOUSANDS of workers push for "job security" clauses aimed at limiting the airline's use of cheaper outside labour.
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World's sexiest hotel rooms
FROM champagne glass bathtubs to rooms covered in mirrors, here are ten of the raciest hotels around.
Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo 2011
Meet the people who have given their bodies to art at this year's Tattoo and Body Art Expo
Easter couple getaways
TAKE advantage of the Easter long weekend and head to these romantic spots throughout Australia.
Easter family holidays
TREAT your family to a special Easter long weekend with these deals, including trips to aquariums, zoos, Easter egg hunts and more.
Explosive art off with a bang
ARTIST dubbed "Andy Wall-hole" wows the street art world by using explosives and drills to leave large images on walls.
The best of Australia revealed
JUNGLE surfing, a rail museum and youth hostels among the big winners at this year's Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
TSA orders re-test after radiation fears
FULL-body scanners to be re-tested amid claims initial tests featured "gross errors about radiation emissions”, says review.
Queensland to suffer after Japan disaster
QUEENSLAND'S own road to recovery after the devastating floods earlier this year has been a dealt a blow by the events in Japan.
Travel warning after mysterious deaths
TRAVELLERS to Thailand are being warned to beware of food poisoning following a spate of mysterious deaths in a town popular with Australian tourists.
Thousands unable to change Japan flights
THOUSANDS of travellers could be left stranded, unable to change their flights, as the stampede to flee Japan continues.
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Airlines failing to fill seats
MORE seats were added to domestic airline flights in January than there were passengers to fill them, new figures show.
New super jet takes maiden flight
BOEING'S newest and biggest jumbo jet, the 747-8 Intercontinental has made its maiden flight watched by aviation fans.
Definitely un-Australian
ITEMS such as Aboriginal-art towel and boxing kangaroo keyring sold in Melbourne Museum actually made in China, says report.
Jetstar flight crew feared death
A JETSTAR flight crew feared for their lives after their plane came close to crashing as it battled severe weather, inquiry told.
Give Aussies more deals in back yard
AUSTRALIANS are not travelling in their own back yard because the tourism industry has ignored those outside the nuclear family.
Truth behind travel site's no booking fee
THERE may not be a booking fee to pay but Aussie travellers are still being hit in the pocket when it comes to online bookings.
The hotel room of the future
GUESTS will be able to enjoy "zero-gravity" beds, self-darkening glass and doors that are unlocked by your mobile phone in the hotel rooms of tomorrow.
Delhi to investigate 4500 pilot licences
CIVIL Aviation Authority forced to launch national investigation in to validity of licences after pilots pass exams with forged results.
Airlines waive Japan cancellation fees
QANTAS and Jetstar are allowing travellers to change or cancel flights to Japan for free until April 10.
We need more from an Aussie holiday
TOURISM sector told it must come up with new products and experiences if it wants Australians to holiday at home more.
Why travellers should try extreme eating
YOU owe it to yourself and your hosts to give the local delicacies a go, even if it's "goat surprise", says the Naked Traveller.
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